Scheduled Task does not start

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Hi,

I've been trying to schedule a task but when the defined
time approaches, the function (shutdown.exe) does not
execute. I have tried to run it manually, by right
clicking the task and pressing 'run' and the function
works. I have entered a password for my user name as
requested by the schedule task dialog box.

Thanks in advance,

jon

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:

"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi,
|
| I've been trying to schedule a task but when the defined
| time approaches, the function (shutdown.exe) does not
| execute. I have tried to run it manually, by right
| clicking the task and pressing 'run' and the function
| works. I have entered a password for my user name as
| requested by the schedule task dialog box.
|
| Thanks in advance,
|
| jon

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your fast response. I have performed that
knowledge item. I entered a user name password exited,
rebooted and then tried entering a new scheduled item.
Still no go.